CVE-2023-5916 Lissy93 Dashy Configuration save access control

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify Dashy configuration files due to improper access controls on the save endpoint.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-5916?

CVE-2023-5916 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Lissy93 Dashy, published on 2 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Lissy93 Dashy 2.1.1. This affects an unknown part of the file /config-manager/save of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation of the argument config leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-244305 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5916?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dashy Dashy.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5916?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5916 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-5916 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5916 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m85-q7rg-vv3j.

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